Name: MCX415A-GCAT Mellanox 50GbE Single-Port QSFP28 PCIe Gen3 x16 Network Adapter
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MCX415A-GCAT
Price: 139.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MCX415A-GCAT NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-4 EN adapter offers single-port 50GbE connectivity via QSFP28, fitting into high-speed server environments where data transfer efficiency matters. It balances speed and latency to support demanding network tasks without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	MCX415A-GCAT

Connectivity & Physical
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The MCX415A-GCAT is a high-performance network adapter designed to handle demanding data center workloads. It features a single QSFP28 port capable of 50 Gigabit Ethernet speeds to ensure fast and reliable connectivity. Often found in enterprise servers and storage arrays, this adapter is built for environments that require efficient data transfer and low latency. Data centers, cloud service providers, and high-performance computing setups benefit from its robust design and network capabilities. Key Features Supports 50GbE data rates over a single QSFP28 port Utilizes PCIe Gen3 x16 interface for maximum bandwidth Delivers low latency suitable for real-time applications Compatible with a broad range of network protocols and OS Includes hardware offloads to reduce CPU load This adapter is typically deployed in server racks within data centers and cloud infrastructures where efficient networking is crucial. Its role often involves enabling rapid data exchange and improving overall system responsiveness.

Use Cases
The MCX415A-GCAT network adapter is designed for high-performance IT environments where low latency and high throughput are critical. Ideal for data centers and enterprise networks, this adapter supports demanding workloads that require reliable 50GbE connectivity, such as virtualization and storage traffic consolidation. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed connectivity in hyperscale data centers supporting cloud computing infrastructures. Providing low-latency network performance for high-frequency trading platforms in financial services. Optimizing server-to-storage communication in SAN environments within enterprise IT deployments. Supporting edge computing nodes that process large data streams close to data sources in industrial IoT setups. Enhancing virtualization hosts by aggregating network traffic for multi-tenant data center environments. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by balancing bandwidth and latency in critical network paths, helping IT teams scale infrastructure without bottlenecks. Its compatibility with PCIe Gen3 x16 slots ensures it integrates smoothly into existing rack-mounted servers, facilitating performance gains across varied workloads.

MCX415A-GCAT Mellanox 50GbE Single-Port QSFP28 PCIe Gen3 x16 Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases